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You'll Find Out

  • 19401940
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  • 1h 37m
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6.1/10
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Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Kay Kyser, and Ginny Simms in You'll Find Out (1940)
The manager of Kay Kyser's band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Musical
The manager of Kay Kyser's band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.The manager of Kay Kyser's band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.The manager of Kay Kyser's band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Butler
  • Writers
    • James V. Kern(screen play)
    • David Butler(story)
    • Monte Brice(special material)
  • Stars
    • Kay Kyser
    • Peter Lorre
    • Boris Karloff
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Butler
  • Writers
    • James V. Kern(screen play)
    • David Butler(story)
    • Monte Brice(special material)
  • Stars
    • Kay Kyser
    • Peter Lorre
    • Boris Karloff
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 60User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi in You'll Find Out (1940)
    Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi in You'll Find Out (1940)
    Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Kay Kyser, and Ginny Simms in You'll Find Out (1940)
    Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi in You'll Find Out (1940)
    Boris Karloff in You'll Find Out (1940)

    Top cast

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    Kay Kyser
    Kay Kyser
    • Kay Kyseras Kay Kyser
    Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre
    • Karl Fenningeras Karl Fenninger
    Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff
    • Judge Spencer Mainwaringas Judge Spencer Mainwaring
    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Prince Salianoas Prince Saliano
    Helen Parrish
    Helen Parrish
    • Janis Bellacrestas Janis Bellacrest
    Dennis O'Keefe
    Dennis O'Keefe
    • Chuck Deemsas Chuck Deems
    Alma Kruger
    Alma Kruger
    • Aunt Margo Bellacrestas Aunt Margo Bellacrest
    Joseph Eggenton
    • Jurgenas Jurgen
    Kay Kyser Band
    Kay Kyser Band
    • Kay Kyser's Bandas Kay Kyser's Band
    • (as Kay Kyser's Band)
    Ginny Simms
    Ginny Simms
    • Ginny Simmsas Ginny Simms
    Harry Babbitt
    Harry Babbitt
    • Harry Babbittas Harry Babbitt
    M.A. Bogue
    M.A. Bogue
    • Ish Kabibbleas Ish Kabibble
    • (as Ish Kabibble)
    Sully Mason
    Sully Mason
    • Sully Masonas Sully Mason
    Mary Bovard
    • Maryas Mary
    • (uncredited)
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Mr. Coreyas Mr. Corey
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Currie
    Louise Currie
    • Marionas Marion
    • (uncredited)
    Bess Flowers
    Bess Flowers
    • Lady in Taxias Lady in Taxi
    • (uncredited)
    Lyman Gandee
    • Member of Kay Kyser Bandas Member of Kay Kyser Band
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Butler
    • Writers
      • James V. Kern(screen play) (story)
      • David Butler(story)
      • Monte Brice(special material)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Filmed August 8-October 11 1940, the 7th of 8 features to star Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, and the only time that fellow Hungarians Lugosi and Peter Lorre ever shared the screen.
    • Goofs
      When Kay Kyser is in the secret passageway, the lighting changes frequently.
    • Quotes

      Chuck Deems: [to Janis] How about a short rhumba and a long Cuba libre?

    • Crazy credits
      "The College of Musical Knowledge" is an on-screen opening acting credit, but its members are the studio audience, since Kay Kyser refers to them as "students."
    • Connections
      Featured in TJ and the All Night Theatre: You'll Find Out (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      (I've Grown So Lonely) Thinking of You
      (1926) (uncredited)
      (Kay Kyser's theme song)
      Music by Walter Donaldson
      Lyrics by Paul Ash
      Played during the opening credits and at Kyser's radio show

    User reviews60

    Review
    Top review
    All-Around Great Entertainment!
    I've loved this movie since childhood! Even if you're not sure who the heck this "Kay Kayser" is, you will love the performances of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Peter Lorre (who steals every scene he's in). The musical numbers are catchy enough to insinuate themselves into your head when you least expect it, and the one-liners come fast and thick. Ish Kabbible just slays me every time I watch it; he does great deadpan with those Eddie Cantor eyes.... And the dog Prince provides yet more comedic antics!

    All in all, this is a great movie that the whole family can enjoy. From quick repartee to visual slapstick, it delivers from beginning to end. A refreshing break from the heavy-handed comedy too often found today.

    I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!
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    • Feb 21, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Old Professor
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $353,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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